There have been changes to the definition of several sport and physical recreation activities. The following table shows the sports and physical recreation activities that are no longer comparable across survey cycles. Sports and physical recreation activities that are not listed in the table are comparable across all three surveys.

2011–12 sport and physical recreation activities level

Definition change

Comparable to previous cycles?

2005–06

2009–10

Aerobics

Aerobics is a new category for 2011–12.

In 2005–06 and 2009–10 Aerobics was grouped under the broad categories Aerobics/Gymnasium workouts and Aerobics/Fitness/Gym respectively.

N

N

Dancing/Ballet

Dancing/Ballet now includes Callisthenics.

In 2005–06 and 2009–10 Callisthenics was grouped under the broad categories Aerobics/Gymnasium workouts and Gymnastics respectively.

N

N

Fitness/Gym

Fitness/Gym is a new category for 2011–12.

In 2005–06 and 2009–10 Fitness/Gym was grouped under the broad categories Aerobics/Gymnasium workouts and Aerobics/Fitness/Gym respectively.

N

N

Football sports

Football sports is a new category for 2011–12.

N

N

Gymnastics

Gymnastics now excludes Callisthenics.

In 2005–06 and 2009–10 Callisthenics was grouped under the broad categories Aerobics/Gymnasium workouts and Gymnastics respectively.

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